Homelessness across the nation is on the decline, but in California it is on the rise. 2.2 million low income households are competing for 664,000 affordable rentals statewide. Homelessness is on the rise. The problem is not solving itself as cities and counties eliminate requirements for very low-income affordable housing. Even with the state’s minimum wage increases, positive impacts are offset by skyrocketing housing costs.
This proposition raises $4 billion in general obligation bonds (repayable from the General Fund) for housing programs. It builds on three legislative bills and Proposition 41 we passed in 2014. Proposition 1 expands the eligible populations and affirms the state’s commitment to ending homelessness for individuals and families including for First Nations people who have been omitted in the past.
This proposition raises $4 billion in general obligation bonds (repayable from the General Fund) for housing programs. It builds on three legislative bills and Proposition 41 we passed in 2014. Proposition 1 expands the eligible populations and affirms the state’s commitment to ending homelessness for individuals and families including for First Nations people who have been omitted in the past.
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